Life with T1D

Life Stages

JDRF provides free toolkits, articles, information, and online groups for people of all ages and stages of life with T1D. If you need fast assistance for a particular question, get personal support from JDRF’s Online Diabetes Support Team.

Control and Management

The key to T1D control is a careful balance between food, exercise, and insulin. It’s a juggling act to keep blood glucose levels within the target range. Therefore, people with T1D should stick to scheduled blood sugar checks, insulin injections or boluses, and snack times. Even small departures from your diabetes care plan can cause blood glucose levels to rise or fall.

Dealing With T1D in Times of Crisis

This special issue of Life with Diabetes e-newsletter provides critical information on such topics as caring for your child with diabetes in times of crisis, an emergency “survival guide,” and tips for dealing with new schools.